Small state. Plenty of good water.
NJ Stocked Fish.The Garden State field guide

The New Jersey
stocking picture.

Read the date, the water, and the status together. A scheduled release stays a plan until completion is verified.

Looking for the current trout schedule?

The official GIS snapshot available here contains 2025 plans. Use NJDEP’s current season page for 2026 changes and the fall schedule.

Open NJDEP’s fall schedule

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September 5, 2026
Checking a source does not update the dates of its records.

Packing for a trip? See fishing gear below

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Put together your first fishing kit.

Start with a rod and reel, replacement line, and somewhere to keep the small things. Add tackle for the water you choose.

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An easy starting point

Zebco 33 spincast combo

Check which rod and reel size the listing includes.

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Line

Stren Original monofilament

The right line strength depends on the setup and cover.

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Keep it organized

Plano 3-tray tackle box

Keep discarded line and used tackle out of the water.

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Compare all fishing essentials

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